Hautbois Activity Centre Norfolk

What makes us a great choice for education?

As well as ropes activities such as climbing and crate stacking, we take full advantage of our access to the river Bure for a wide range of water activities such as raft and bridge building, canoeing and kayaking, and we have stand up paddle boards new for 2018! Our wide range of adventurous outdoor activities encourage interaction with the outdoors and appreciation of the natural environment and habitats at Hautbois. We have many team building and initiative based activities to help learn new skills, increase motivation and build team morale.

Hautbois Activity Centre is a beautiful 19th century house set in 28 acres of grounds on the River Bure in Coltishall, near Norwich. The activity centre boasts its own private cut onto the River Bure providing the perfect location for a safe introduction to water sports, or for more advanced trips along the river.

Accreditation and Awards

The Centre has been awarded the 'Learning Outside the Classroom' quality badge which combines learning and safety into an accredited scheme, making it easier for learning facilitators to take school children on educational visits.

What is typically included on our school trips?

Each visit is tailored specifically to your groups’ needs – speak to the Activities and Programme Manager, the Senior Instructor or the bookings team for more information.

Group Sizes Catered For

Groups from 6 to 200+

Materials, Resources & Information Provided

Yes - speak to the Activities and Programme Manager, the Senior Instructor or the bookings team for more information.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Groups are welcome to take photos or make videos as long as they do not photograph or video other groups who may not have the relevant permissions.

Risk Assessment Details

Available to download from our website:  http://www.hautbois.org.uk/index.html  or contact for copies.

Education Officer Information

Speak to the Activities and Programme Manager, the Senior Instructor or the bookings team for more information.

Pricing Information

Activity sessions from £34 to £94.50 for a up to 12 participants.

Room hire from £35 per half day

Lunch from £6.25 per person

Clothing Requirements

Will depend on activities booked - outdoor clothing including sturdy footwear and wet weather gear is normally recommended.

First Aid Information

All instructors and staff are first aid trained.

Available Facilities

There is a small shop onsite selling small mementos, gifts and snacks.

Visits can be fully catered by Hautbois Activity Centre or groups can bring packed lunches.

Oxfordshire Training/ Dining Room has a capacity of 80 (theatre style). The room is equipped with a projector WiFi and hearing loop and leads out onto the terrace and rear lawn. Patteson Training Room has a capacity of 40 (theatre style) and is also suitable as a break out/ seminar room. Hertfordshire Sitting Room can also be used as a meeting room interview or breakout room and is equipped with a wall-mounted TV. A full range of training equipment is available including projectors whiteboards flipcharts and stationery.

We also have a Discovery Zone that acts as a hub for visitors of all ages to find resources and equipment that will help them to learn more about the natural environment and take part in activities such as bird watching pond dipping and exploring wildlife and the environment on the Hautbois estate.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

The House is wheelchair accessible on the ground and first floor. Many activities are also accessible - speak to our team for programmes designed around your requirements.

Opening Hours & Information

The office is open 9-5pm Mon – Fri and for reception at weekends and bank holidays visits can be arranged flexibly.